Chapter 23 - The Secret Realm Opens, Lin Qi'an Sets Off

Chapter 23: The Secret Realm Opens, Lin Qi’an Sets Off

Half a month later, at Tianchi Holy Land.

The scouts sent to investigate the secret realm returned.

“Your Highness, there are signs of a secret realm opening near the Jiuwang Mountain!”

“In less than two days, the news will spread, and the entire southern region of the Canglan Dao Domain will come to compete for the resources.”

“Jiuwang Mountain, the territory of the Nanyue King?”

“It’s said that the Nanyue King’s son is a devoted lackey of the Imperial Prince. Let’s hope he doesn’t cause trouble for himself.”

Lin Qi’an stood up. “Spread the word, we are heading to Jiuwang Mountain!”

Three flood dragons pulled a golden carriage into the sky, flanked by dozens of white-clad Sword Guards.

Outside, the entire Tianchi Holy Land chorused:

“Farewell, Your Highness!!”

Inside the carriage, Lin Qi’an and Su Xuení were seated.

“How is it? Is this carriage comfortable?”

“Your Highness’s carriage is naturally comfortable... But as a mere maid, do I truly deserve to sit here?”

“If I say you do, then you do.”

Su Xuení’s beautiful eyes sparkled as she lifted the curtain, seeing the accompanying Sword Guards and the flying flood dragons.

Her heart raced with excitement and joy. Although she was just a maid in name, this treatment was akin to that of a Dao companion. The Prince’s numerous kindnesses made her feel somewhat guilty for only thinking about his body.

“Thank you, Your Highness, for your favor...” Su Xuení’s soft voice lingered as her delicate figure gently kissed Lin Qi’an’s cheek.

Nanyue King’s City.

The Nanyue King was a prince with the same surname as the Taian Imperial Family.

His son, Zhao Sanfeng, regarded the Imperial Prince as a close friend but looked down on Lin Qi’an. They were both crown princes, but Beiyang was merely a vassal. How could it compare to him?!

“How dare he take the Imperial Prince’s woman! He must have a death wish! Now he dares to come to my territory, eyeing the secret realm? Dream on!”

“Send orders to block the area around Jiuwang Mountain. No one is allowed to approach!”

One day.

Jiuwang Mountain erupted with radiant light, spiritual energy surging out, more concentrated than usual by a hundredfold. Above the mountain, a portal of white light appeared, exuding a terrifying aura even from ten miles away.

The secret realm was opening!

Bold cultivators ventured closer and discovered it to be at least a quasi-Saint level secret realm! This news spread like wildfire, sweeping across the southern half of the Canglan Dao Domain.

Countless holy lands and sects moved, heading towards the area.

A quasi-Saint level secret realm contained at least the relics of a quasi-Saint, potentially holding rare treasures. Divine abilities, secret techniques, heavenly materials, and precious pills could be found in abundance!

The possessions of a quasi-Saint could drive the world mad. With any luck, one could soar to new heights.

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In the sky.

Countless radiant streaks crossed, dazzling and brilliant!

These were the traces of the holy land geniuses passing by. Some rode white jade carriages, some used flying artifacts, some rode giant beasts, and some walked on air.

The sight was grand!

However, these enthusiastic sects and holy lands were blocked by a line of defense around the mountain, unable to approach Jiuwang Mountain.

“The Nanyue Crown Prince has ordered that this secret realm belongs to Nanyue. No one is allowed to approach. Violators will be killed without mercy!”